{"product_id":"9780702070068","title":"Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003ePharmacognosy (the science of biogenic or nature-derived pharmaceuticals and poisons) has been an established basic pharmaceutical science taught in institutions of pharmacy education for over two centuries. Over the past 20 years though it has become increasingly important given the explosion of new drugs, phytomedicines (plant medicines), nutraceuticals and dietary supplements – all of which need to be fully understood, tested and regulated.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom a review of the previous edition:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘Drawing on their wealth of experience and knowledge in this field, the authors, who are without doubt among the finest minds in pharmacognosy today, provide useful and fascinating insights into the history, botany, chemistry, phytotherapy and importance of medicinal plants in some of today’s healthcare systems. This is a landmark textbook, which carefully brings together relevant data from numerous sources and provides, in an authoritative and exhaustive manner, cutting-edge information that is relevant to pharmacists, pharmacognocists, complementary practitioners, doctors and nurses alike.’ \u003ci\u003eThe Pharmaceutical Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘This is an excellent text book which provides fascinating insights into the world of pharmacognosy and the authors masterfully integrated elements of orthodox pharmacognosy and phytotherapy. Both the science student and the non-scientific person interested in phytotherapy will greatly benefit from reading this publication. It is comprehensive, easy to follow and after having read this book, one is so much more aware of the uniqueness of phytomedicines. A must read for any healthcare practitioner.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovers the history, biology and chemistry of plant-based medicines\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers pharmaceutical and neutraceuticals derived from plants\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers the role of medicinal plants in worldwide healthcare systems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamines the therapeutics and evidence of plant-based medicines by body system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSections on regulatory information expanded\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew evidence updates throughout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew material covering non-medical supplements\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTherapeutics updated throughout\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow on StudentConsult\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166173118704,"sku":"9780702070068","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780702070068_p0.jpg?v=1763621164","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780702070068","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}